Devin Long threw a shutout to lead McCormick Ranch LL Bulls 12U All Stars past McDowell Mountain Little League 12U All Stars 1-0 on Sunday in the first game of the District 6 tournament’s pool play round.
The pitching was strong on both sides, keeping the score close throughout. But Devin struck out 13, while walking only 3 batters to earn the win for the Bulls. Long allowed two hits and zero runs over six innings. He also drove in the only run of the game, plating Dae-il Willis on a laced single.
Jake Catalfio went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead McCormick Ranch in hits. The Bulls 12U All Stars didn't commit a single error in the field and turned a critical 4-6-3 double play in the last inning before Long struck out the last batter of the game to turn back a comeback attempt by the McDowell Mountain All Stars.